Nitroglycerin (AKA)
(Nitrostat, Tridil & others)
Nitroglycerin Class:
vasodilitator
Nitroglycerin Indications:
acute agina pectoris, ischemic chest pain, hypertension, CHF, pulmonary edema
Nitroglycerin Contra:
hypotension, hypovolemia, intracranial bleeding, head injury, previous ingestion of Viagra, Levitra, Cialis with in 24hrs
Nitroglycerin Dose:
.3-.4mg SL, max 3 doses, NTG spray .4mg 1-2 sprays, nitro infusion 10-20ug/min increase by 5-10ug/min every 5 min to effect